INTRAFIX 254670Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Mitek, LLC · Femoral INTRAFIX Sheath Inserter 9mm - 10mm · Class 1
All models of INTRAFIX (14)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705013524), received between Jan 30, 2019 and Jun 7, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Crack1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 7, 2022Crack; Crack
THIS IS REPORT 4 OF 7 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT TWO OF THE FEMORAL INTRAFIX SHEATH TRIAL, 8MM - 8.5MM, TWO OF THE FEMORAL INTRAFIX SHEATH INSERTER, 8MM - 8.5MM, ONE FEMORAL INTRAFIX SHEATH TRIAL, 9MM - 10MM, ONE FEMORAL INTRAFIX SHEATH INSERTER, 9MM - 10MM AND ONE ACL TIE TENSIONER WERE FOUND CRACKED. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14626636 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP VIA CST THAT THE FEMORAL INTRAFX SHTH INS9&10MM HANDLE BROKE WHEN REVERSE MALLET. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY REPORTED. THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN DISCARDED. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9252242 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT THE CUSTOMER'S INTRAFIX FEMORAL SHEATH INSERTER 9/10MM HANDLE SPLIT IN HALF DURING AN ACL PROCEDURE. WHERE THE DEVICE BROKE STAYS OUTSIDE THE PATIENT AND CONFIRMED NO DEBRIS FELL IN THE PATIENT. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING THE DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES OR DELAYS.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8289059 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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